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Top Senator Proposes Legislation Targeting 'Predatory Pricing' by Foreign Firms in Brazil
Senator Laércio Oliveira, a key figure on the Senate’s Economic Affairs Commission, is preparing legislation to block what he calls the 'harmful practice' of predatory pricing by foreign companies, specifically citing Chinese firms.
Institutional Crisis at Brazil’s Supreme Court Overshadows Election-Year Legislative Push
Brazil's political agenda was dominated by a deepening institutional crisis at the Supreme Court, while Congress rushed to pass new laws, including a key e-commerce tax exemption.
Brazil's Congress Eliminates Federal Import Tax on $50 E-Commerce Orders
The zeroing of the 20% Imposto de Importação on low-cost international purchases moves to President Lula for sanction, a move popular with consumers but opposed by domestic industry.
Lula Sanctions Law to Permanently End Brazil's 20% 'Little Blouse Tax' on E-Commerce Imports
President Lula makes the zero federal import tax on e-commerce parcels up to $50 permanent, benefiting millions of Brazilian consumers.
Brazil Congress Upholds Zero Tax on E-Commerce Imports Under $50, Finalizing ‘Taxa das Blusinhas’ Reversal
Brazilian Congress approves provisional measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on international e-commerce purchases under $50.
Brazilian Congress Ends 'Blusinha Tax,' Squeezing Domestic Small Retailers With New Import Advantage
The Brazilian Congress approved a measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on international e-commerce purchases up to US$50, intensifying competitive pressure on local small businesses.
Brazil's Institutions Push Major Shifts: Tech 'Safe Harbor' Ends as Lula Stakes Claim on Economic Sovereignty
Brazil's Supreme Court removes the tech platform liability shield, while Congress finalizes consumer-friendly e-commerce tax rules.
Brazil Senate Approves Scrapping 20% Import Tax on Low-Value Foreign E-Commerce Purchases
Brazil's Congress finalized approval of a measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on online purchases up to US$50, sparking retailer criticism.
Brazil Congress Finalizes Zero Federal Tax on E-commerce Purchases Up to US$50
Brazilian lawmakers approved a measure making the import tax exemption permanent for low-value international e-commerce purchases.
Brazil Congress Eliminates Import Tax on $50 E-commerce Orders, Awaits Lula Sanction
Brazilian Congress approves MP to permanently zero the federal import tax on international purchases up to US$50, impacting retail competition.
Brazil’s ‘Blusinhas Tax’ Reversal Faces Tight Senate Deadline as E-commerce War Heats Up
Brazil's Congress must vote by Tuesday on a measure to permanently eliminate the 20% import tax on small e-commerce purchases.
Brazil’s Chamber Approves E-Commerce Tax Exemption, Moving to Senate Ahead of Imminent Deadline
Brazilian lawmakers approved a bill to zero the federal import tax on $50 e-commerce purchases, sending the measure to the Senate with a September 8 deadline.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Approves End to ‘Blouse Tax’ on $50 E-commerce Imports
Brazil's Chamber zeroed the federal import tax on international purchases up to $50, boosting foreign e-commerce and sending the bill to the Senate.
Nasdaq Index Offers Digital Gateway to Brazil Economy, Bypassing Commodity Swings
The new Nasdaq Novo Brazil Index captures growth in fintech and e-commerce by including US-listed companies with key exposure.
Lula Government Axes ‘Blusinhas Tax’ on US$50 Foreign E-Commerce, Reviving Political Debate
Provisional Measure zeros 20% federal import duty on low-value international purchases, reversing an unpopular 2024 policy.
Brazil Supreme Court Expands Tech Platform Liability Beyond Content in Landmark Ruling
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court reinterpreted the Marco Civil da Internet, holding digital platforms liable for commercial and technical failures.
Massive R$5.4 Billion Loss Revives Privatization Debate for Brazil’s Postal Service Correios
Preliminary figures show Brazil's state-owned Correios lost R$5.4 billion in H1 2026, driven by new e-commerce tax policy.
Brazil’s High-End Warehouse Vacancy Hits Historic Low as E-Commerce Drives Record Demand
Brazil's logistics real estate vacancy rate fell to 5.5% in H1 2026, pushing average rents past R$30/sqm, primarily driven by e-commerce giants.
Lula Government Races Against Clock to Save Tax Exemption on $50 E-Commerce Imports
The Brazilian government is urgently pushing Congress to approve a provisional measure that exempts low-value international purchases from the 20% federal import tax before the September 8 deadline.
Brazil Government Ramps Up Pressure on Senate Over Controversial ‘Blusinhas’ E-Commerce Tax Exemption
Brazil's government is urgently pushing the Senate to approve the elimination of the 20% import tax on sub-$50 e-commerce purchases.
Lula Pushes Congress to Extend E-commerce Import Tax Exemption
Brazil's government is pressing Congress to approve MP 1357/2026 before its September deadline, keeping the 20% import tax exemption on low-value purchases.
Congress Installs Key Commission to Save Lula’s E-Commerce Tax Break from September Deadline
Brazilian lawmakers have moved to install the commission to analyze the MP that zeroed the import tax on $50 e-commerce purchases.
ANVISA Opens Brazilian E-commerce to Pharmacy Drug Sales, Modernizing Supply Chain
Brazil's health regulator, ANVISA, revoked a restriction on medicine sales, allowing licensed pharmacies to use major e-commerce platforms like Mercado Livre and Shopee for logistics and delivery, opening a massive new vertical for the digital retail sector.
ANVISA Revokes Ban, Clearing Path for Mercado Livre, iFood to Enter Brazil’s $4 Billion Digital Pharmacy Market
Brazil's health regulator ANVISA revoked measures blocking medicine sales on marketplaces, opening a R$20 billion e-commerce front.
Mercado Livre Launches 'Basics' Private Label, Intensifying First-Party Strategy in Brazil
E-commerce giant Mercado Livre has launched its private label 'Basics' in Brazil, signaling a shift toward higher-margin first-party sales and increased competition for third-party sellers.
Casas Bahia Q2 Earnings to Test if R$ 7.7 Billion Debt Restructuring Can Offset Net Loss
Brazilian retailer Grupo Casas Bahia (BHIA3) reports Q2 earnings, with focus on whether financial expense savings can finally outweigh strong operational gains.
Logistics FII GGRC11 Leads Trading Volume as Brazilian Real Estate Index IFIX Remains Flat
GGRC11, a logistics FII, led trading volume on the B3 despite the IFIX index closing flat, signaling selective capital flows toward real estate assets tied to e-commerce growth.
DiDi’s 99 Launches R$100 Million ‘99Compras’ in São Paulo, Escalating Brazil E-commerce Battle
DiDi's 99 is investing R$100 million in '99Compras' to compete in the Brazilian daily shopping delivery market, pressuring retail stocks like PETZ3 and CRFB3.
LWSA Leverages Bling to Build E-Commerce One-Stop-Shop
LWSA is transforming its Bling ERP platform into an all-in-one e-commerce hub to boost ARPU and secure SME market share.
LWSA's Bling Pivots to AI Platform for E-Commerce SMEs
LWSA's Bling transitions from a traditional ERP to an AI-powered B2B SaaS platform, targeting Brazil's massive small and medium e-commerce market.